Three-Unit Multifamily
For Sale
$1,200,000
121 George Street, Boston, MA 02119
Up-and-down configuration includes one vacant unit, two occupied units, and additional below-grade space.
Property Size2,628 SF
Price / SF$456.62
Days on Market11
Property Features for 121 George Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,628 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Multifamily Units
3
Amenities
shared coin-op laundry
Building Details
Year Built
1905
Listing Agency:
MIG
Listed By:
Nichols Realty Team
(617) 420-9033
Source:
Sredboston
Added: Aug 2
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 10:36AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1905, this three-family multifamily property uses an up-and-down configuration with one currently vacant unit and two occupied units. The reported property size is 2,628 square feet, supplemented by 912 square feet of below-grade space for a total of 3,540 square feet. A shared coin-operated facility is also included.
The property is located at 121 George Street in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood, with access to I-93 and a short drive to Logan Airport. Downtown dining and entertainment are nearby. The building combines established occupancy with one available unit within a single multifamily asset.
The property is located at 121 George Street in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood, with access to I-93 and a short drive to Logan Airport. Downtown dining and entertainment are nearby. The building combines established occupancy with one available unit within a single multifamily asset.
Key Highlights
- Three‑family up‑and‑down configuration
- Two units occupied and one unit vacant
- 2628 sqft property size plus 912 sqft of below‑grade space; 3,540 sqft total
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$66,408
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.53%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,328,160
$1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$948,686
$948.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$737,867
$737.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,628 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$99.3K $37.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.5K −$1.70/SF
EGI
$94.9K $36.10/SF
− OpEx
−$28.5K −$10.83/SF
NOI
$66.4K $25.27/SF
Area
Boston, MA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$37.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,328,160
Cap Rate 7%
$948,686
Cap Rate 9%
$737,867
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$948.7K
$830.1K – $1.11M
NOI $66,408 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.53%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$882.0K
$771.7K – $1.03M
NOI $61,737 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.14%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.97M
$1.72M – $2.30M
NOI $137,749 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.48%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,159
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 02119, MA
29,175
Population
12,937
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
1.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,234
Density / Sq Mi
$43,255
Median Household Income
$38,664
Median Earnings
$1,252
Median Rent
$668,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Up-and-down configuration includes one vacant unit, two occupied units, and additional below-grade space.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 121 George Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑family up‑and‑down configuration; Two units occupied and one unit vacant; 2628 sqft property size plus 912 sqft of below‑grade space; 3,540 sqft total
